Datong, Shanxi, China
大同清真大寺 (Dàtóng qīngzhēn dàsì) [Chinese]
山门 (shānmén) [Chinese]
Architecture
The Datong Mosque is one of the two most notable ancient Islamic temples in Shanxi Province. It combines classical Chinese architecture with Arabian artistic elements. According to an inscription on an imperial edict stele, the mosque was founded in 628 during the Tang dynasty. However, this date is disputed. Most of the current buildings date from the Qing dynasty.
structure overview
architectural element(s)
Architecture: Grand Mosque of Datong
built
628/1324
1742
style/period
work type
architect / constr. phase
1742
construction of most of the current structure
2009
restauration and extension of the complex (south temple, women's mosque, lateral main halls)
Specifications
Specifications: Grand Mosque of Datong
width
95.5 m
length
111.0 m
area
10,600 m²
Geography
local language location name
大同 (Dàtóng), 中國 (Zhōngguó) [Chinese]
historic location names
Pingcheng
平城
(Píngchéng)
[Chinese]
historical affiliations
1742-1912
1912-1949
Image characteristics
maximum image resolution
6,310 × 4,124 pixel
53.4 × 34.9 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
merged image,
perspective control,
retouched,
colour corrected
copyrights
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